One @SS%^$# to another...never shoot any sort of animal with a field point.Even squirrels or rabbits.Jim
Quote from: Jim on May 18, 2013, 02:39:35 PMOne @SS%^$# to another...never shoot any sort of animal with a field point.Even squirrels or rabbits.JimOk...the "bad word" was what you call a person that shoots a bow and arrow.
Yes, the technique to taking the animal will influence how the meat will taste. Unfortunately, chasing a poorly shot animal will result in the meat being more gamey and strong tasting than an animal that is dispatched quickly. Also, when gutshot, lots of stuff is released into the body cavity that if not carefully cleaned out, will definitely leave some bad taste behind.As has already been mentioned the method of kill followed by proper and careful preparation of the meat will give you the best chance at having good meat for supper. The second important part is how you cook it. Cooking methods, seasoning and finally serving will all also have an effect on taste. Give it another try and see if you don't have better results. Let us know how it goes.joe
About 22 years ago I got into bow hunting. I know it's not airgun related, but it is game related so please bare with me. Got my small game license and was gung ho on bagging a nutter. I saw one out my window, and must have chased him around the house for 2 hours. I finally got my opportunity when I spotted him in a tree about 15 ft from me. I took the shot, was right through the midsection, missing all the vitals. He ran with arrow crossways and got hung up in an old pallet. Can't remember exactly how I finally dispatched him, but I'm sure it wasn't pretty. Needless to say, I skinned and dressed him out, and in the slow cooker he went. I have to say it was THE worst thing I ever ate. And have never taken, nor eaten another nutter since. I post the above preface to ask this question: Would an animal that has been all ramped up and full of adrenalin, taste bad because of it ? I watched an Alaskan wild type show, where they had to dispatch an ornery cow, and commented that they didn't want to upset her, or the meat would taste bad. Anyone with a similar experience ? Macky
Totally agree with NCED the sent glands will induce a foul taste also by running the animal it built lactate acid in it muscles which also imparts a gaming taste.
Yes, the technique to taking the animal will influence how the meat will taste. Unfortunately, chasing a poorly shot animal will result in the meat being more gamey and strong tasting than an animal that is dispatched quickly. Also, when gutshot, lots of stuff is released into the body cavity that if not carefully cleaned out, will definitely leave some bad taste behind.